Metals Classification

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What is a common characteristic of metals?

  • Being transparent
  • Having high thermal and electrical conductivities (correct)
  • Forming negative ions
  • Being weak and brittle

What are the two main categories of metals?

  • Metallic and Non-metallic
  • Ferrous and Non-ferrous (correct)
  • Ferrous and Non-organic
  • Alkaline and Acidic

What is a common property of metals, in terms of light?

  • They are opaque (correct)
  • They are transparent
  • They are reflective
  • They are translucent

What type of ions do metals form?

<p>Positive ions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do non-ferrous metals lack in their composition?

<p>Iron (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are non-ferrous metals often preferred over ferrous metals?

<p>Because they are more resistant to corrosion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a non-ferrous metal?

<p>Iron (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property do non-ferrous metals typically lack?

<p>Magnetism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which non-ferrous metal is often used in electrical wiring?

<p>Copper (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ability of a material to resist penetration and wear by another material?

<p>Side Hardness Resistance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to toughness as hardness of a metal increases?

<p>It decreases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of combining hardness and toughness in a material?

<p>It becomes more resistant to heavy pounding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is directly related to the machinability of a metal?

<p>Its hardness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of metals in terms of their physical properties?

<p>They can regain their shape after being deformed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two properties are required to withstand heavy pounding?

<p>Hardness and toughness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is malleability a measure of in a metal?

<p>Its capacity to be rolled or hammered into thin sheets (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important property of metals in terms of their ability to transfer energy?

<p>Conductivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between malleability and ductility?

<p>Malleability refers to the ability to be rolled into thin sheets, while ductility refers to the ability to be drawn into thin wires (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a metal when it is deformed?

<p>It regains its original shape (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of metals in terms of their response to stress?

<p>They can regain their shape (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a metal when it is subjected to permanent deformation?

<p>It undergoes a permanent change in shape (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two physical properties are often associated with metals?

<p>Elasticity and conductivity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a metal being ductile?

<p>It can be drawn into thin wires (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common application of malleable metals?

<p>Jewelry making (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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